| According to the ratings by Design Intelligence Magazine, if you can believe them, UC is VASTLY better rated and known for its architecture program. It is rated higher than Carnegie Mellon and Cornell. I have met various partners in architecture firms who all noted that UC has a sterling reputation in architecture and design. My daughter attends UC. She raves about the program. My wife, who was a commercial interior designer is also very impressed with both the curriculum and the work product of the kids.
Coop wise, UC started the whole coop movement well before Northeastern. Although Northeastern has a very strong coop program in most majors, and perhaps more than that of UC, UC's coop program for DAAP majors probably exceeds that of Northeastern's because of UC's reputation of DAAP. I know that they have DAAP coops in most states and in many foreign countries, even Japan.
UC also has a LOT to do.There are ten calendars of events. They have a very strong sports program and one of the strongest music and theater programs in the US,which provides amazing events. UC kids can participate in one of the best marching bands in the country headed by a full CCM music professor. It also has a much better endowment at over 1 billion dollars,which substantially exceeds that of Northeastern.
I should also note that UC also has a well-ranked program in Interior Design,which complements any architectural training.
Trust me on this: UC has a vastly better reputation in architecture and design to that of Northeastern, and I would bet there are better and more opportunities for coop in architecure at UC.
Furthermore, UC's overall tuition and room and board is less expensive than that of Northeastern. If you have decent grades, you will probably qualify for a Cincinnatus Scholarhship,which will reduce the yearly tuition by another $5,000 per year. Thus, you have a much better program at UC at a much lower tuition, absent a big scholarship at Northeastern. Thus, what isn't there to like?
Frankly, the only drawback to UC is that it is in Cincnnati. Yes, there are great things going on in Cincinnati proper (Bengles, Graters and other good restaurants, symphonies etc.),but it is also in a bit unsavory area just a few blocks outside of campus. Cincinnati also isn't Boston. Lets face it.
However, with all that said above, if you were admitted to architecture to Northeastern that might be preferable to being in the pre-architecture at UC because you don't know if you will be admitted to UC's architecture program. If, on the other hand, you were admitted to UC or knew you were geting into UC, without question,take UC over Northeastern.
By the way, read the thread in this forum entitled, "Overview of University of Cincinnati: College of DAAP ."
Last edited by taxguy; 03-22-2007 at 08:57 AM.
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